ve·loc·i·ty (v -l s  -t )n. Rapidity or speed of motion; specifically, the distance traveled per unit time. |
velocity
[vəlos′itē]
Etymology: L, velox, quick
the rate of change in the position of a body moving in a particular direction. Velocity along a straight line is linear velocity. Angular velocity is that of a body in circular motion. Compare speed.
velocity,
n rate of movement (speed) in a specific direction.
velocity
The rate of a body's motion in a given direction per unit of time; speed Ballistics The speed that a projectile/bullet attains while in flight; the difference in tissue destruction between high- or low-velocity bullets is
caused by the fragmentation of the bullet–as occurs in an M-16 semiautomatic weapon, rather than the speed of the bullet. See Ballistics, Critical velocity.
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